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Registered charity · No. 1146126TrustGreat Horkesley

The Colchester Symphony Orchestra Trust

The Colchester Symphony Orchestra Trust is a registered charity in England & Wales working in arts/culture/heritage/science, based in Great Horkesley.

Quick answer

The Colchester Symphony Orchestra Trust is a registered charity (number 1146126) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £21,733 (year ending 2025-07-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

Key facts

Registered charity number
1146126
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
Trust
Location
Great Horkesley
Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31)
£21,733

What the charity does

Sustaining the CSO, largely made up of local musicians. Presenting public concerts to enhance the cultural life of Colchester. Providing an opportunity for local adult musicians, in a wide age range, to participate in performances. Encouraging links with institutions of musical education. Seeking funding to support all the activities and specifically to subsidise the concert programme.

Registered causes

Arts/culture/heritage/science

Why there's no Clarity Score yet

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Colchester Symphony Orchestra Trust is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. How scoring works

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Colchester Symphony Orchestra Trust a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Colchester Symphony Orchestra Trust is a registered charity (number 1146126) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register.
What does The Colchester Symphony Orchestra Trust do?
Sustaining the CSO, largely made up of local musicians. Presenting public concerts to enhance the cultural life of Colchester. Providing an opportunity for local adult musicians, in a wide age range, to participate in performances. Encouraging links with institutions of musical education. Seeking funding to support all the activities and specifically to subsidise the concert programme.
How can I donate to The Colchester Symphony Orchestra Trust?
The Colchester Symphony Orchestra Trust's website is http://www.colchestersymphonyorchestra.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-18, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.